These genius hacks prove that clear nail polish is the most versatile beauty product out there

Clear nail polish is a staple for making our manicures last longer. But clear nail polish can also come in handy for those moments where you need a quick fashion fix. So here are some clear nail polish hacks that have absolutely *nothing* to do with painting your nails.

Say goodbye to green and rusty jewellery

Do you ever see cute jewellery dupes of your favourite brands but never buy them because you know it’s going to make your skin green? A few coats of clear nail polish can prevent that. The nail polish will not only prevent your skin from going green, but it will maintain the colour of your jewellery for longer. Don’t just take our word for it; many TikTok users are in love with this hack for preventing their favourite jewellery pieces from rusting.

Restoring beauty and fashion essentials 

Anyone who has ever tried to slide a worn-out bobby pin in their hair where the protective tips have detached has instantly regretted it. Clear Nail polish is a great way to restore your old bobby pins. First, individually dip both tips of the bobby pin into the clear nail polish. Then, let the clip dry by placing it over an edge. Not only have you restored your bobby pin, but also you saved it from going to the landfill.  

Clear Nail polish can also be used to prevent ladders in your tights. So, whether you’re wearing denier or opaque tights, you can stop ladders in your tights with a few layers of clear nail polish. Paint two thin layers of nail polish where there appears to be any holes or snags in your tights. The polish will strengthen the fabric around the rip and reduce laddering.

Securing things

If there’s one thing that makes our sunglasses screws loose, it must be the amount of time we spend trying to untangle and tug them out of our bangs. A solution to loosen screws is to add a few coats of nail polish onto the screw and let them fully dry before wearing them. The polish will help keep the screw in place, keeping them secure. 

Whether you’ve DIY’d a beaded bracelet or are worried about a bracelet not being secure, clear nail polish is here to help. On the knot of the bracelet, add a few layers of nail polish. The polish will create a coating over the knot, reducing the risk of the bracelet breaking. 

Preventing oxidation 

Are you tired of having rust around the bottom of your aerosol products? Next time you buy an aerosol spray, make sure to coat a few layers of clear nail polish to the bottom of the rim. This hack will create a protective layer that will reduce the impact of oxidation. 

Belt buckles also tend to rust over time. But just like we learned with preventing our jewellery from rusting, painting a couple of coats on your belt buckle can maintain its colour and stop oxidation.